Payroll Specialist

Healthpoint - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

College Station, TX

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at HealthPoint is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll process within the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely payment of wages, salaries, and other forms of compensation to employees, while also maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and collaborating with various departments to enhance payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll data.
• Verify and review timesheets, deductions, and other payroll-related information to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including personal information, salary changes, tax withholding, and other relevant data.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, statements, and summaries to appropriate departments and personnel.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance in payroll processing and reporting.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate with HR department to process and administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, deductions, and other payroll-related matters.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, errors, and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes, systems, and procedures, recommending and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll, providing necessary documentation and reports as requested.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate and seamless integration of payroll data with other systems and processes.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll management and processing.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with employees and departments.
• Proficiency in software troubleshooting related to payroll systems.
• Customer service skills to address employee inquiries and issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll compliance and tax regulations.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans and benefits administration.